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Pickthorne, Brian – Instructional Science, 1983
Provides overview of significant facets of Error Factors (EFs)--promoters of underlying confusion in learning--discussing main types of EFs, sources of EFs in learning contexts, factors influencing frequency of EFs, use of tests and exercises, and effects of EFs and their mistreatment. Forty-seven sources are listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Error Analysis (Language), Error Patterns
Geiman, R. M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1986
This study sought to evaluate a measure of dyscalculia to determine its validity and reliability. It also tested use of the instrument with seventh graders and ascertained where errors attributed to dyscalculia were also present in an average sample of seventh graders. Results varied. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education